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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

rious to note, that sixteen instructors ara
able to dispense theology to the nearly
eight hundred students in theology. and
twenty-five professors furnish all the
legal lore required by nearly thirteen
hundred students in that department:
while lO3 instructors are demanded for
the l,297 young gentlemen who are study
ing medicine. 1t appears to cost five
times as much to make doctor as o law.
yer or clergyman.
The extract from the Christian Req
lister Of May, 1924, reprinted in vol. TT. of
Dr. Eddy's "Universalism in America"
Up. 400 let's in a good deal of light on the
question OF the relations of the Unitarian
and Universalist denominations. The
Unitarian fathers we're smittsn with "a
holy horror of Universalism as the Con.
gregationalists or the Methodists. They
not only kept themselves scrupulously
separate from Universalists, they Joined
eagerly, scarcely decorously, in the abuse
CT them. The Universalist fathers, not
enjoying that sort of thing, could not
easily discriminate Unitarian from an
enemy. The inheritances from that era are
an unconscious force in the life and man.
ners of both denominations and explain
why their intercourse has always been
little strained"
Edward Everett Hale has acted on
the suggestion Of our article in The UNI
vERsALIsT, Of Jan 20, and written for the
Forum, an account of "The Books that
have Helped me-" Mr.. Hale does not at
tempt to make list; but he sketches
with rapid and grateful pencil the au-
thors that he remembers with most salts
faction. AS in our survey, Mr.. Hale sur
prises others, probably himself also, with
his revelation of indebtedness to many
BOOKS Of little fame Mr.. Hale records
that he went to sleep over "Locke's Essay
on the Understandings" but he does not
say whether it was Locke's or Hale's un
derstanding that was at fault.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19
OUR NEW LEAFLET.

1t consists of eight pages and its title
is: THREE LESSONS IN BIBLE UNIvERs-
ALIsM. 1t is divided into three parts:
Part l, The Conflict between Good and
Evil: Part 2, The Divine Fatherhood:
Part 3, The Final Restoration. 1t con-
sists of questions and answers in relation
to these subjects. Included in the an
swers are the Bible references supporting
them. This is very valuable mission
airy document and is worthy of large
circulation. 1t will be sold at the follow
ing Uery lOlo prices: less than one hun
dred copies one cent each; one hundred
and more copies at the rate of seventy
five cents per hundred, including post.
age in both cases. Orders received for
any number wanted. Address the West
ern Branch.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

pulpit, with, as Theodore Parker said,
1.-The rocky mountains for a sound
ing board" these principles of New
Testament Christianity; to secure be-
yond any preacher of his time the larg-
est and most influential hearing for his
glorious message, and to stand for a
generation as the most conspicuous ex-
ponent Of this new revelation from
amid the old. He was the great leader
of American thought in the holy cru
SADIE of humanity against the old Cal
whistle puritanism, and the foremost
interpreter of that cardinal gospel of
trust in Gods love, which is yet to fill
all hearts with its benign spirit, and
Danish into the limbo of an antiquated
and superstitious past, all barbaric and
medieval doctrines of God and human
destiny. Even now, wide as the recog-
milton is of his great services, the time
has not come to write his peerless cpl
taph. When that is fully prepared, it
WILDE inscribed: Henry Ward Beecher,
the Pulpit Emancipator of the Nine
teenth Century he did for American
humanity what Lincoln did for the
slave, sundered the shackles of super
stition and gave freedom to American
thought" No more peerless intellect,
no grander endowed mind, no rarer in
dividuality, no spirit ripper for heaven
and immortality, has ever passed on
than this modern Great Heart of the
American pulpit. In view of his signal
services, his towering manliness, his
majestic genius, and commanding elo-
quence, no wonder that our country
mourns; no wonder that great sorrow
spread like a cloud from the Atlantic tt
the Pacific, and across the waters tC
''kin beyond the sea-" when the wore
went out, HENRY WARD BEECHEF
DEAD
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19
THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION.

Our clear-sighted and very practical
Rhode Island brother, Hon. Henry B.
Metcalf, recently had grace given him
to very neatly puncture the disingenu-
Gus and absurd claim, so freely put
forth by the Young Mems Christian
Association in all parts of the country,
to be considered an unsectarian organi-
cation, when, asswell known, the con-
stitution of that organization refuses
full membership or participation in its
management to Universalists and Uni
tarians.
This claim was prominently made in
an appeal to the public in behalf of
the Providence Young Mems Associa-
ton, and in note to the Star, Mr..
Metcalf called attention to the fact that
Universalist and Unitarian pastors of
that city and their members were ex-
cluded under the laws of the organiza-
tion; and he then pertinently adds:
II make no complaint of this feature of
1.-THE plan of the Y. M. G. A.; it clearly
''has the fullest right to conduct it's own
"affairs in its own way and will unques-
"tionably continue to render service to
1.-THE public well worthy the gratitude of
'that public. But, inasmuch as the plea
''of unsectarianism of the Y. M. G. A.
lis not new, but has been frequently
repeated in all sections of the country,
sit is fitting that it be stated that the
Organization is not unsectarian and
never has been unsectarian, however
excellent it's work"
We hope to see this Association
brought up standing every time this
'unsectarian" claim is urged, or falls
under the notice of Universalists.
With all our sympathy for the really
excellent work this organization is
accomplishing in our large cities, we
must regard its claim in this particular
as bordering dangerously near the line
of false pretenses, and as entirely un-
worthy the general high character and
standing of the organization The
sooner the claim is abandoned, or the
constitution of the organization changed
to conform to really unsectarian Or
ganization, the better will it be for all
concerned. 1t is high time to call
halt to every appeal for funds which is
based on claim which has no righteous
foundation. The Young Mems Chris
tian Association has no moral right to
publish itself as an unsectarian orgapi-
cation while discriminating against any
of the religious bodies of the country,
and especially when its own constitu-
tion makes such discrimination matter
of its organic law.
Let us have honesty in all things
even in the administration of the Y Dung
Mems Christian Association The
sooner the specious plea of unsectarian-
ism is discontinued, again we say, the
better for all interests concerned.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

IN connection with this Michigan
canvas for prohibitory amendment,
the Cleveland Leader notes ian anus
ing side issue" of the contest. 1t seems
that by an oversight, the amendment to
be submitted does not except the sale
of wine for sacramental purposes, and
it cannot now be changed. 1.-THE saloon
keepers and their organs are making
frantic efforts to convince the church
members that if the amendment is
adopted it will be impossible to procure
wine for sacramento purposes, and
that one of the most blessed means of
grace to which Christian people are &C.
customed will be lost to them forever"
Let the amendment be adopted, not
withstanding this anxiety of the saloon
keepers for the means of grace. When
it is established that the Lords Supper
necessitates the existence Of the saloon,
Christian people will be ready to re-
wise their opinions of the sacramento
observance. The above mentioned pa
per well remarks "This concern of the
salOon-keepers for the salvation and
eternal welfare of those whose acquaint-
ance with wine is principally or wholly
acquired at the Lords table is one of
the most touching displays of disinter-
ested sympathy recorded in either pro-
fame or holy writ"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19
WESTERN,

The Editor lectures in Galesburg, Ill,
in the Y. P. M. A. course this week.
Thursday evening.
Rev. b. l.. Bennett, recently of Brook
Ign, N. Y, has been spending few days
in Chicago on his return from a Southern
trip.
Rev. DIR. Ryder has been quite ill for
fortnight with a troublesome throat and
neuralgia. He has been absent from his
accustomed pew in st. Paul's for two
Sundays.
Rev. Mr.. Ralph, of Sycamore, was dis
abled by sore throat and hoarseness on
Sunday, March 6, and his pulpit was
supplied by Mrs. Ralph, who read the
astor's sermon in a very acceptable
manner.
Mrs. J. M. Aubery, of this city, accom-
panied by her daughter, is now on an
extended Western trip-as far as Oalifor-
MIA. They will visit Denver and the
Rockies, Salt Lake and the Sierra Neva-
das to the coast, and on their return will
spend time at Santa Fe, N. NJ, Las
Vegas and the Hot Springs and other
points. They will be gone about six
weeks.
Rev. Jacob Straub, of Marseilles, ILL.,,
last week, delivered course of four lee
lures in Seneca, under the auspices of
the young people of the Baptist Sunday
school. After paying him fair stipula-
ton, considerable sum toward new
organ was left in their hands. The SUBJ
jects were: columbus, the Christian Ad-
venturer and Discoverer of America"
"Gautama, the Founder of the Buddhist
Religion of India, Contrasted with the
founder of the Christian Religion;" "Mar-
tin Luther, the German Reformer;" and
Napoleon the First, the Great Emperor
of the French, and His Influence upon
Modern Europe"
We announce with unfeigned sorrow
the death of Col. W. L. Utley, of Racine,
Wis, for many years leading citizen of
the State, and a member of Rev. Mrs
Willis's congregation. We doubt not
that Mrs. Willis will soon furnish an
appropriate Z" In Memoriam" for record
in our columns. A Racine dispatch to
the Times says:
''The funeral of the late Col. Utley was held
at the Good Shepherd Church on Tuesday
afternoon, and was one of the largest eve
held in the city. The members of the loca
Grand Army of the Republic, George B. Lin
coin Post, of Union Grove, Wis, the Press
Association of this city, and the Old Settlers
Society, turned out in body, and the church
was verified with friends who came to pay
their last tribute. Rev. Olympia Brown VIII
lis conducted the services at the church and
the Grand Army of the Republic at the grave.
The floral tributes from numerous societies
and friends were beautiful"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19
MEMORIAL OF THE REV. SUMNER
ELLIS.

Rev. Mrs. Mary J. belong, of Neenah
Wis, writes: " The Ellis Memorial is the
loveliest book of the kind ever read. It
is an inspiration to know that such man
as DR.. Ellis has lived and died in our
ministry. You deserve the thanks Of the
whole church for conceiving and editing
it."
The Boston Journal remarks: Mr..
Moor's biographical sketch is written
from the point of view of close acquain-
lance and comradeship and is apprecia-
tive and tender. Following the memoir,
there are thirteen OF DR.. Ellis's discourses,
appropriately grouped under the general
title of the volume, and representing very
fairly the strength and earnestness of
DR.. Ellis's pulpit work"
From the Boston Post.)
This biography is prepared by the Rev. c. r.
Moor. of Cambridge. and it is an admirably
well written sketch of the preachers life. A
larger part of the volume is given to selec-
tions of Dr. Ellis sermons There are thir-
teen of these. and they illustrate the culture.
the loving spirit, fervent piety and earnestness
of their author. The last discourse in the Sc.
lection is fair specimen of the ripper fruits of
his professional life. These few closing SEN
fences show how he viewed nature and bust.
ness in connection with religion:
. If religion exalts and supports NOR
ais, SO it may exalt and trans1gure all things
that is, like Jesus in Judea, we may find high
er meanings in every aspect of nature and
sanctify every experience of joy or sorrow
of life or death, by bearing 1t into the divine
atmosphere All work, even, may be set in
some shape of alliance with Providence, and
thus become an Off ering of love and be touch
ed with something of the sanctity of religion.
Thus Paul may plant and Apolos water, with
some sense of the Deity that insures the in
crease through sunshine and air, and the
mystery of growth. The mechanic may apply
his arts with some reverent consideration for
the Great Source of the materials he uses and
the law he everywhere meets. The poet may
sing, the scholar think, the prince wear his
crown, not without sense of dependence and
spirit of gratitude--in which case a spiritual
light shines through their toll. and life will be
all the fresher and nobler for touching the
Life that inspires.
The literary work of DIR. Ellis consists of
articles that have appeared at various times
in several UNCONVENTIONAL publications; in a
volume of essays entitled AT our Best" and
small volume, Hints on Preaching" His last
and best work was an excellent life of the
late Rev. DIR. E. Fl Chaplin.
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''ious thought developed a very strong
liberal idea of Christian duty which
surprised the more conservative"
We should say it did Especially when
1t was the Rev. DR.. s. B. Bell, editor
of the Md Continent, who proposed the
subject, and being asked to introduce
the discussion, boldly announced that
the principal thought occupying the
minds Of the Christian world is how to
safely defend the claims of religion.
From this DIR. Bell launched into an
analysis of what the Christian religion
is and compared it with what it ought
to be. 1.-THE want of the heart" said
the doctor, land the religion we pro-
"fess should be compliments and not
until love and law kiss each other
"shall we see contentment among the
professors of the faith"
In closing his remarks the reverend
gentleman answered several questions
which were asked. In his last reply to a
question he very carefully balanced a
theological bomb and dropped it with
an easy grace into the orthodox camp.
81 cannot" he said, believing as do,
81 cannot longer entertain respectful
"belief in the dogma of eternal retribu-
''tion or punishment. My belief in an
''eternal happiness precludes all chance
''of an opposite condition which the di-
wine goodness would not dispel. !
''cannot believe anything can be eternal
Except the eternal righteousness"
We do not wonder that many of the
divines present were somewhat aston
ished at this remarkable declaration,
For an orthodox minister to announce
unexpectedly, in such presence that he
cannot longer entertain respectful
belief in the dogma of eternal restribu
tion," was "stunner" The declara
ton seems to have almost stricken the
Alliance dumb, but it soon recovered
DIR. Haley somewhat sarcastically re-
marking that according to the views Of
many, it is becoming popular belief
that the cruciixion was an unnecessary
spectacular display" DR.. Bell replied
that he chad been studying the atone
ment as an example of divine love-and
not as an unnecessary display" Rev
Stephen Hull, the Universalist pastor
who was present, added few words
not, as we may infer, to file any very
decided objections to DR.. Bells position
and without further remark, the ALI
ance adjourned, with vote to discuss
the question of consciousness" at the
next meeting.
We may hear more of DR.. Bell and
his want of respectful BELIEF here
after. We make the record now as an
other significant sign of the times. Is
DR.. Bell to follow in the footsteps Of
Rev. j. E. Roberts, lately of Kansas
City? Or can he remain in his present
church relations, as the editor of ar
orthodox journal, with his present want
of respect for this article of the ortho.
dox faith? We await the decision OF
the constituted authorities on this ne W
and significant declaration of heresy.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

The Congregationalists of Chicago,
on Monday, took the back-track very
decidedly and adopted long and highly
eulogistic memorial Of Henry Ward
3eecber. 1t will be long time, how
ever, before the damage caused by the
uncharitable and inconsiderate pro-
ceedings of last week can be repaired.
We give space in another column to a
few Of the opinions of the press of the
country on that unsavory action.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

The presence of James Russell Lowell in
Chicago, created as great sensation as that
of the late and sincerely lamented Jumbo
Leader.
The comparison is unjust to Jumbo.
He never disappointed his devoted
friends, the public of Chicago, and al
ways fully carried out his program.
When Mr.. Lowell gave us his thin
screed on Richard Ill, in place of the
expected discourseof American politics,
on Washington's birthday, he disap-
pointed more people than Jumbo dur
ing his long and interesting life. Hence
the sensation" Garry the news to
Barnum
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

THE Michigan legislature has voted
to submit prohibition amendment to
the people at the election this spring.
The canvas has already commenced
with vigor, and the amendment and
anti amendment forces are rallying for
the conflict. May the votes of the peo-
pie record a decisive triumph for the
cause of virtue and temperance. In the
issue now submitted, the question is
shorn of all party utilization, and the
vote cast for the amendment will be
significant of the true sentiment of the
State on the great absorbing problem
of the time, as to whether the saloon
shall rule this country, or the country
stamp the nefarious institution out of
existence, and thus preserve our youth,
our homes, our honor, our integrity,
and all that makes this dear land most
dear.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

IN an address at the Boston Univers-
alist ministers meeting, fortnight
ago, Rev. E. G. Bolles, D. D., speaking
of the conservation, talent and elo-
quence which have been laid upon the
altar of our faith, remarked by way of
example, that ''had Dr. Miner been a
Catholic he would long ago have had
the cardinals hat, and now be in train
ing for the papal crown" an utterance
which the Leader says ''evoked endors-
ing applause"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

IT is very evident" remarks the
Journal, Il" that States Attorney Grinnell
OF this county, is in downright earnest in
his purpose to bring the rascally gang in
our Board Of County Commissioners to
al accountability. Saturday he seized
and took possession OF all the books,
records and other papers and documents
in the offices of the County Commission
ers and the warden of the county hos
pital, for use in connection with the in
Vestigation Of the crooked transactions Of
that board by the special grand jury.
The bold and summary act Of the States
Attorney has caused a rafting among
Ghe dry bones"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

WE have for publication next week,
DIR. Thomas's sermon on Henry Ward
Beecher, delivered last Sunday morn
Irg, and revised and corrected for THE
UNIvERsALIsT. In this discourse, DR..
Thomas paid royal tribute to Beecher,
DR.. Chaplin and Bishop. Simpson, as the
three great pulpit orators of the cen
fury.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19
SATURDAY. MARCH 10, 1887.

MOODY, SANKEY AND MURPHY are
the energetic trio now engaged in re-
vival work in this city. The partner
ship is a great improvement over the
LATE firm of Messrs. Jones and Small.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

THE Massachusetts, legislature has re-
jected a proposition to give suffrage to
women.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-19

J. S. CANTWELL, D. D., Editor.
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FIELD AGENTS:
REV. J. w. MCNAsTER, S. S. WILLIAMS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-17
Too Initiative.

A gentleman residing in Ceylon wish.
ed to make present to a maiden aunt
of his living in London, and he could
think of nothing so suitable and likely
to be a source of amusement to her as
a NINA small bird corresponding in
appearance and size to an English
blackbird and rivalling the parrot in
powers of imitation. Procuring a good
specimen of the species fresh from the
forest, he set watch upon his own
tongue, avoiding slang, and being very
careful IN respect of grammar. Then,
taking the bird on board a vessel about
to sail for England, he gave it to the
ships cook, with promise that if the
bird was delivered into the hands OF
the lady with its vocabulary undefiled,
bonus of los. would be forthcoming,
whereupon the cook promised to take
all possible care of the bird-to nourish
him and watch over his morals.
On the voyage the nina exercised a
marked influence for good over one
part, al least, of the vessel, and the
cooks cuddy was a perfect hall of pro-
prietv, and in due course he received
his los. A few weeks passed, and then
the gentleman in Ceylon received let
ter from his aunt. She thanked him
for his gift, but said she had been
obliged TO part with the mina-not,
however, on account of the expressions
he made use Of. for his language was
correctness itself. but she could not en-
dure all day long plaintive cries OF
.Stewardr' with marvellous. never
ceasing limitations of the distressful
sounds issuing from the lips of passen-
gers suffering from seasickness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-17
New steel steamer. on tho Nile

On the Is. inst. at X asr-el-Fil, Cairo.
took place the Inauguration of a new
service of Nile steamers. The Khedive
made an inspection Of the Prince Alb
has, one of the new steamers. and exc
pressed himse's greatly pleased with all
the arrangements on board. On the
new steamers the entire personnel.
with the exception of the chief engineers
who are Scotch, are natives carefully
selected. The new steamers are built
somewhat on the plan of American
river steamers, with upper, main. and
lower decks. The dining saloon is on
the forward part of the upper deck and
the staterooms for married couples and
ladies on the after part of the upper
deck, with a ladies saloon adjoining
The rooms for gentlemen without
ladies are on the main deck.
The second-class accommodation
which is a new feature on the Nile
steamers, is on the lower deck. Each
steamer is constructed TO carry thirty
two saloon passengers only and thirty
second class, and there is ample space
for considerable number of natives or
troops if required; on the lower deck
there is also ample accommoda ion for
the conveyance of mails. bullion, bag
gage. &c. The new steamers carry a
supply of lamps furnished with a new
system of electric ligh' made in Eng
land to test tn experiment. of
lighting the il Ter chambers of
temples and tomb. in Upper Egypt
by electricity and prevent the dis
aster Of explosion or Ire.